Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published August 17, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
“As a caregiver, it is so important that you take care of yourself.” That is a very true statement, and one which we utter frequently to those folks who are dedicated to caring for...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published July 12, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
Regular nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. They may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, think they have already eaten, or have difficulty with utensils.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 12, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
By Dawn Haskin If you don’t know anyone with Alzheimer’s disease it will not be long before you do. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and another 14.9 million people act as...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published June 30, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
The tomatoes are in. So are green beans, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, squash, herbs, strawberries and radishes. This experiment of getting John engaged in new activities started with a few tomato plants, but it has...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published May 6, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
